Publications by authors named "N K Ishikawa"

Rhizomorphs are hair- or wire-like melanized structures with structural differentiation analogous to plant roots that help fungi spread over an area and find food resources. Some species of multiple groups of the and the produce different types of rhizomorphs. In the , the structures are largely found in , particularly in the , , and .

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Background: Cancer-associated thromboembolism has been thoroughly investigated in previous studies, and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) were established for the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, the risks of cancer-associated arterial thromboembolism (ATE) and the efficacy of DOACs remain unclear.

Objectives: To evaluate the risk factors and the clinical activity of edoxaban (EDO) for the prevention of ATE in patients with advanced lung cancer.

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Objective:  Epilepsy is common among patients with severe motor and intellectual disabilities (SMID) patients, often taking a prolonged and intractable course. Lacosamide (LCM) is widely used to treat epilepsy in both adults and children. We assess the efficacy and tolerability of LCM among pediatric and young adult epilepsy patients with SMID who suffer from intractable seizures.

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Objective: This study clarifies the association between ambiguity tolerance and psychological well-being in physical therapists engaged in geriatric rehabilitation.

Design: Multicentre cross-sectional study. Five facilities in Japan.

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Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most serious complications related to the prognosis of patients with hemophilia. It is also one of the major causes of epilepsy in general. However, there are few studies on epilepsy as a complication in patients with hemophilia.

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